{"title":"SG2 Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSG2, also sometimes called R2, is a powdered stainless steel developed in Japan by Takefu Special Steel. It is one of the higher-performing steels used in kitchen knives today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of edge retention the way you think about tires. A 60,000-mile tire lasts longer between changes than a 30,000-mile tire. That is what you are buying with SG2. The edge stays working longer under normal kitchen use, which means fewer trips to the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStainless without compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 is stainless. It does not require the same attention as carbon steel. Wash it, dry it, put it away. You will not see patina or surface oxidation under normal use like you would if it were carbon. For cooks who want high performance without a maintenance routine, this is a top steel to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it sharpens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 holds its edge longer because of how it is made. The powder metallurgy process produces a fine, uniform carbide structure that resists wear in a way most steels cannot match. That structure is also what makes sharpening a bit more demanding than carbon steel. A quality diamond stone or ceramic gets better results. Standard waterstones work, but the process takes longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: a thick blade behind the cutting edge will make even a sharp knife feel slow and dull in use. SG2 knives are typically ground thin, which is part of why they perform the way they do. If your SG2 knife feels off, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mail-in-knife-sharpening\"\u003eprofessional sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e addresses both the edge, thinning if needed and the overall geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe makers we carry in SG2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur SG2 collection includes work from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yu-kurosaki\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yoshimi-kato\"\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/a\u003e, two of the most respected makers working in this steel. Each approaches the grind and finish differently. Worth comparing if you have not already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this steel is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCooks who want a knife that stays sharp under real use, without thinking much about it. People who want high performance and low maintenance in the same package. SG2 delivers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in carbon steel and the experience it offers, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aogami-super-knives\"\u003eAogami Super is worth a look\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which shape fits your cooking? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-shapes\"\u003eknife shapes guide\u003c\/a\u003e. We are also at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vivront-edina-kitchen-knife-sharpening-shop\"\u003e4948 France Ave S in Edina\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to handle them in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-senko-sg2-r2-flash-tsuchime-120mm-petty-no-handle","title":"Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2\/R2 Flash Tsuchime 120mm Petty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYu Kurosaki, a renowned member of the Takefu Knife Village blacksmiths, is well-known for his distinctive and pronounced tsuchime markings. His individual taste and flair is instantly observable in his works, capturing his youth, daringness and remarkable creative flair.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Petty knife provides precise control for detail work such as boning, slicing shallots, and cutting herbs.  Great for breaking down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproteins when bones are not as involved.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSG2\/R2 as the Core with a Stainless Steel San Mai construction makes up this blade with a unique to the Senko series \"Flash\" tsuchime pattern.  SG2 is a premium Stainless Steel made using Powder Metallurgy, It now has several names including R2 as multiple manufactures are making it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCore SG2\/R2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStainless San Mai Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWalnut Octagonal Wa Style with Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlash Tsuchime Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHRC 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in Takefu Knife Village Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42812193669296,"sku":"YuKurosakiSenkoP120","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/4304\/4784\/files\/yu-kurosaki-yu-kurosaki-senko-sg2-r2-flash-tsuchime-120mm-petty-1221437289.heic?v=1771408488"},{"product_id":"copy-of-copy-of-yu-kurosaki-senko-ei-sg2-r2-150mm-petty-rosewood-handle-with-white-ferrule","title":"Nakiri 165mm Senko Ei SG2\/R2  Walnut Handle | Yu Kurosaki","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYu Kurosaki, a renowned member of the Takefu Knife Village blacksmiths, is well-known for his distinctive and pronounced tsuchime markings. His individual taste and flair is instantly observable in his works, capturing his youth, daringness and remarkable creative flair.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Nakiri knife provides precise control for detail work such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSenko Ei SG2\/R2 as the Core with a Stainless Steel San Mai construction makes up this blade with a unique to the Senko series.  SG2 is a premium Stainless Steel made using Powder Metallurgy, It now has several names including R2 as multiple manufactures are making it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenko Ei SG2\/R2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStainless San Mai Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle walnut handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHRC 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in Takefu Knife Village Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43132022161584,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/4304\/4784\/files\/yu-kurosaki-nakiri-165mm-senko-ei-sg2-r2-walnut-handle-yu-kurosaki-1221438057.jpg?v=1771399109"},{"product_id":"copy-of-minonokuni-yamahide-aogami-black-finished","title":"Minonokuni Yamahide • SuperGolg2 (SG2) Sanmai | Takeshi Iwai","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlock the extraordinary potential of Japanese cuisine with our Minonokuni Yamahide Aogami knives. Hand-forged and sharpened by skilled craftsmen, each one is a unique work of art. Made with traditional methods, these knives embody the unparalleled quality and beauty of Japanese craftsmanship. Keep the tradition alive with Minonokuni Yamahide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSan Mai laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSG2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCladding: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrind: 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHRC: 61-62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Type: Octagonal Wa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Iwai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamahide Inc","offers":[{"title":"Gyuto 210mm SuperGolg2 (SG2) Sanmail | Minonokuni Yamahide","offer_id":43215815508144,"sku":"YAM-3013","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Santoku 180mm SuperGolg2 (SG2) Sanmail | Minonokuni Yamahide","offer_id":44982195355824,"sku":"YAM-3014","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Petty 150mm  SuperGolg2 (SG2) Sanmail | Minonokuni Yamahide","offer_id":44982195388592,"sku":"YAM-3015","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/4304\/4784\/files\/yamahide-inc-petty-150mm-supergolg2-sg2-sanmail-minonokuni-yamahide-minonokuni-yamahide-supergolg2-sg2-sanmai-takeshi-iwai-1221437671.jpg?v=1771404808"}],"url":"https:\/\/vivront.com\/collections\/sg2-knives.oembed","provider":"Vivront","version":"1.0","type":"link"}